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Protein Shipping Unveiled: Keys to Efficiency and Reliability

Blue Grace Logistics

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: The complexities and unique requirements of cold chain logistics What regulations and food safety standards are essential for ensuring the integrity and quality of perishable goods How to leverage technology to drive efficiency in the protein supply chain Do you have more questions about this topic? We can help.

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How to think about your freight RFP strategy

FreightWaves SONAR

Tailor a mini-bid strategy that plays to your strengths and protects your weaknesses. It’s crucial to understand how the characteristics of your freight — whether it’s dry, temperature controlled, overdimensional or bound for out-of-the-way destinations — affects carriers’ willingness to haul it and how they price it.

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Produce Shipping Season 2021: How to Ship Frozen Food

GoShip Blog

This means shippers will need to be more proactive when planning their fresh produce and frozen food shipping strategy in 2021. As fresh produce is transported only through refrigerated trucks, the temperature-controlled capacity begins to tighten, and freight rates increase sometimes as much as 30%. When is produce shipping season?

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How to be an Eco-Friendly Ecommerce Brand

Ship Monk

Go with a More Sustainable Shipping Strategy Billions of packages are shipped just within the US every year. While most entrepreneurs’ minds jump to product design, packaging, and shipping when thinking about ways to embrace a sustainable business strategy, how your office spaces are run can also have a big impact. The problem?

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How to Deal with Damaged Freight: Freight Damage Types

GoShip Blog

While many business owners are aware of the negative effects of damaged goods and packages, many still struggle to understand what freight damage is, how it occurs, and how to mitigate risks. In this guide, we will give you the tools you need to better your shipping strategy.

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Predict and Prevent Freight Damage with Ilya Preston

The Logistics of Logistics

Ilya was formerly a strategy and operations management consultant within the Big 4 with both PwC and KPMG, advising Fortune 1000 clients across healthcare, technology, and private equity verticals. In addition, PAXAFE has created temperature sensors that can prevent temperature excursions that lead to food damage. About PAXAFE.

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Embracing the Chill: How the Consumer Shift from Fresh to Frozen Effects Cold Chain Transportation

Blue Grace Logistics

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.